---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 03/09/10: 11 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:46 AM - Re: Hydraulic brake hose (Mike Parkin) 2. 07:14 AM - Brake wedge (John Wigney) 3. 09:00 AM - Re: Brake wedge (rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us) 4. 11:51 AM - Brakes (Kevin Challis) 5. 01:23 PM - rudder cable hint (Fergus Kyle) 6. 02:13 PM - Re: rudder cable hint (Christoph Both) 7. 02:23 PM - Re: rudder cable hint (Robert C Harrison) 8. 02:24 PM - Re: rudder cable hint (Jeff B) 9. 03:19 PM - Has anyone had static port clog on a Europa? (rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us) 10. 03:41 PM - Re: Brake wedge (David Joyce) 11. 04:33 PM - Re: Has anyone had static port clog on a Europa? (Tim Ward) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:46:46 AM PST US From: "Mike Parkin" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Hydraulic brake hose Bob, With regard to fitting the MDO supplied hose to the banjo coupling. Everything you need to secure the hose to the coupling comes with the coupling. Regards, Mike Do not archive From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Borger Sent: 08 March 2010 20:43 Subject: RE: Europa-List: Hydraulic brake hose Mike, OK, I see what you have there. Yes, the same banjo parts are available here on this side of the pond (http://www.anplumbing.com). I had hoped that what you used was a banjo hose end. Now that I know what you did, I need to locate a proper female AN flared fitting hose end to replace the 90 degree hose end provided. Perhaps I can go to anplumbing.com and find the hose end as they have the banjo, bolt and washers. Thanks muchly for your help, Bob Borger ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:14:53 AM PST US From: John Wigney Subject: Europa-List: Brake wedge Hi JR, I can testify that a wedge in the hand brake slot works well. I have used one for my plane since I first flew it 8 years ago. Nothing to go wrong and it is a completely reliable parking brake. Cheers, John, N262WF, mono XS, 912S Mooresville, North Carolina ORIGINAL MESSAGE From: "JR Gowing" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Hydraulic brake hose Bob It used to be said that you have a tethered wedge to drop into the space vacated when you apply the brake and this will hold the pressure. JR kit 327 in Oz ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:00:14 AM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: Brake wedge From: rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us Hi John "I can testify that a wedge in the hand brake slot works well." Do you by chance haveany pics? Ron Parigoris ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:51:06 AM PST US From: Kevin Challis Subject: Europa-List: Brakes I have a tri gear with finger brakes. I have 2 wedges on a piece of string. They work great. Kevin Challis ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 01:23:20 PM PST US From: "Fergus Kyle" Subject: Europa-List: rudder cable hint For those as slow as I am, I have been cutting rudder cable with everything but the paper scissors and ended up whacking a cold chisel against a steel table to cut the stuff, when my infuriating best neighbour said, "why don't you just visit the local bicycle shop? I bet they cut cable all day long". They do, and with a neat pair of cutters that do a superb job. I could kill him. Ferg ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 02:13:51 PM PST US Subject: RE: Europa-List: rudder cable hint From: "Christoph Both" Us e Dremel tool with a cut off wheel. Works like a charm. You won't believe how clean the cut is! Wear safety glasses. Christoph #223 From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fergus Kyle Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 5:17 PM Subject: Europa-List: rudder cable hint For those as slow as I am, I have been cutting rudder cable with everything but the paper scissors and ended up whacking a cold chisel against a steel table to cut the stuff, when my infuriating best neighbour said, "why don't you just visit the local bicycle shop? I bet they cut cable all day long". They do, and with a neat pair of cutters that do a superb job. I could kill him. Ferg ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:23:51 PM PST US From: "Robert C Harrison" Subject: RE: Europa-List: rudder cable hint Hi! Ferg So what is wrong with a slim cutting disc on a Dremel type tool? Regards Bob Harrison. _____ From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Fergus Kyle Sent: 09 March 2010 21:17 Subject: Europa-List: rudder cable hint For those as slow as I am, I have been cutting rudder cable with everything but the paper scissors and ended up whacking a cold chisel against a steel table to cut the stuff, when my infuriating best neighbour said, "why don't you just visit the local bicycle shop? I bet they cut cable all day long". They do, and with a neat pair of cutters that do a superb job. I could kill him. Ferg ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 02:24:33 PM PST US From: Jeff B Subject: Re: Europa-List: rudder cable hint Wrap the cable with tape at the point you want to cut it. Place it on an anvil, center a sharp cold chisel on the tape and whack it. Done deal! Jeff - Baby Blue On 3/9/2010 4:12 PM, Christoph Both wrote: > Us e Dremel tool with a cut off wheel. Works like a charm. You wont > believe how clean the cut is! Wear safety glasses. > > Christoph > > #223 > > *From:* owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *Fergus Kyle > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 09, 2010 5:17 PM > *To:* EUROPALIST > *Subject:* Europa-List: rudder cable hint > > For those as slow as I am, I have been cutting rudder cable with > everything but the paper scissors and ended up whacking a cold chisel > against a steel table to cut the stuff, when my infuriating best > neighbour said, why dont you just visit the local bicycle shop? I bet > they cut cable all day long. > > They do, and with a neat pair of cutters that do a superb job. I could > kill him. > > Ferg > > * * > > * * > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Europa-List* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://forums.matronics.com* > > ** > > ** > > ** > > ** > > *http://www.matronics.com/contribution* > > ** > > * * > > * > > > * > > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 03:19:36 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Has anyone had static port clog on a Europa? From: rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us Has anyone had a static port clog/ice upon a Europa? Did you have an alternative static valve? What are thoughts on installing an alternative valve on a XS I plan to fly VFR? Ron Parigoris ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 03:41:46 PM PST US From: "David Joyce" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Brake wedge Ron, Just a 30 degree wedge of aluminium or suitable plastic, thick enough to more or less fill the slot, and about 2 - 2.5 ins long works well, and as a refinement drill a hole in the fat end and put a large key ring through it, which stops it going down the slot, if your brake gets that loose (which of course it shouldn't!), serves to hang it over the brake handle when not in use, and acts as a loop to put your finger in to pull it out of the slot when taking off the 'handbrake' Regards, David Joyce, G-XSDJ ----- Original Message ----- From: Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 4:58 PM Subject: Re: Europa-List: Brake wedge > > > Hi John > "I can testify that a wedge in the hand brake slot > works well." > Do you by chance have any pics? > Ron > Parigoris > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 04:33:05 PM PST US From: "Tim Ward" Subject: Re: Europa-List: Has anyone had static port clog on a Europa? Ron, Yes, I have an alternate source under the instrument panel where the static lines enters. Alternate source is the cockpit which I understand is very good, so it is taken off the static main line coming in with a 'tee' and a short tubing to a shutoff valve sticking down from under the instrument panel where you can easily reach it. Never used it. Cheers, Tim Tim Ward 12 Waiwetu Street' Fendalton, Christchurch. NEW ZEALAND Ph. 64 3 3515166 Mob 021 0640221 Email ward.t@xtra.co.nz ----- Original Message ----- From: rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us To: Europa Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:18 PM Subject: Europa-List: Has anyone had static port clog on a Europa? Has anyone had a static port clog/ice up on a Europa? Did you have an alternative static valve? What are thoughts on installing an alternative valve on a XS I plan to fly VFR? 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